Patrick Zinck
@orionsredtape.bsky.social
Aspiring Non-Fiction writer. History buff. OIF Army Veteran. Former criminal investigator. Currently a career Bureaucrat.
Red Tape, A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat’s Perspective : https://substack.com/@orionsredtapedbelt
Red Tape, A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat’s Perspective : https://substack.com/@orionsredtapedbelt
The writing season, as I call it, is coming. With the temperature a bit chilly, I no longer have warm sunny days to distract me. It's the perfect time to expand into the Harding and Coolidge administrations. Read part XVI, "Mr. Wheeler goes to Washington" today.
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part XVI - Mr. Wheeler Goes to Washington
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October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The writing season, as I call it, is coming. With the temperature a bit chilly, I no longer have warm sunny days to distract me. It's the perfect time to expand into the Harding and Coolidge administrations. Read part XVI, "Mr. Wheeler goes to Washington" today.
Today, we begin exploring the Teapot Dome Scandal in more detail. First, we need to discuss our 29th President (and his friend Jerry) and their untimely deaths.
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part XV - A dead President, his friend "Jerry", a scandal, flappers, Babe Ruth in the Yankees Uniform and bull markets.
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September 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today, we begin exploring the Teapot Dome Scandal in more detail. First, we need to discuss our 29th President (and his friend Jerry) and their untimely deaths.
Sorry for the delay in a new posting. It was summer and I tried to take advantage of the nice weather. I am now tanned and well rested. Recently, I was visiting with friends at our nation's capital, and visited a few landmarks discussed in my writings. Read below:
Red Tape (Side Story)
An anthology of stories to pair with prior parts.
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August 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sorry for the delay in a new posting. It was summer and I tried to take advantage of the nice weather. I am now tanned and well rested. Recently, I was visiting with friends at our nation's capital, and visited a few landmarks discussed in my writings. Read below:
I am on a two week vacation visiting National Parks with my daughter.
On August 25, 1916, congress created the National Park Service. National Parks are one of the few things we Americans agree are invaluable.
If you have an opportunity to visit any NPs site; you should. You won’t regret it.
On August 25, 1916, congress created the National Park Service. National Parks are one of the few things we Americans agree are invaluable.
If you have an opportunity to visit any NPs site; you should. You won’t regret it.
July 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I am on a two week vacation visiting National Parks with my daughter.
On August 25, 1916, congress created the National Park Service. National Parks are one of the few things we Americans agree are invaluable.
If you have an opportunity to visit any NPs site; you should. You won’t regret it.
On August 25, 1916, congress created the National Park Service. National Parks are one of the few things we Americans agree are invaluable.
If you have an opportunity to visit any NPs site; you should. You won’t regret it.
What does the face of the $100 bill, a group of 19th-century Mean Girls, and the New York National Guard have to do with the history of the U.S. Postal Service? Read Part XIV of Red Tape to find out!
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part XIV - The United States Postal Service
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July 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
What does the face of the $100 bill, a group of 19th-century Mean Girls, and the New York National Guard have to do with the history of the U.S. Postal Service? Read Part XIV of Red Tape to find out!
Sorry for the delay. I caught a small case of writer's block.
Read about why it is improper for current Presidential administrations to gag Federal civil servants, read Part 8 today. It tells the story of "Fighting Bob" La Follette and his instrumental contributions to protecting whistleblowers.
Read about why it is improper for current Presidential administrations to gag Federal civil servants, read Part 8 today. It tells the story of "Fighting Bob" La Follette and his instrumental contributions to protecting whistleblowers.
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part VIII - "Fighting Bob"
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June 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Sorry for the delay. I caught a small case of writer's block.
Read about why it is improper for current Presidential administrations to gag Federal civil servants, read Part 8 today. It tells the story of "Fighting Bob" La Follette and his instrumental contributions to protecting whistleblowers.
Read about why it is improper for current Presidential administrations to gag Federal civil servants, read Part 8 today. It tells the story of "Fighting Bob" La Follette and his instrumental contributions to protecting whistleblowers.
I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I have some trips and time off coming up soon. I had to catch up on some personal things so I could go on vacation worry free.
I am currently researching the last parts to Chapter 2 as we speak, so stay tuned!
I am currently researching the last parts to Chapter 2 as we speak, so stay tuned!
June 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I have some trips and time off coming up soon. I had to catch up on some personal things so I could go on vacation worry free.
I am currently researching the last parts to Chapter 2 as we speak, so stay tuned!
I am currently researching the last parts to Chapter 2 as we speak, so stay tuned!
Read about the Republican Party schism and how it came about over a turf battle between two departments.
Red Tape- A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part XII - Tubby Taft vs. the Bull Moose
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June 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Read about the Republican Party schism and how it came about over a turf battle between two departments.
To many, the National Park System is our most treasured government asset. Read about Roosevelt's contribution to this system in Part 11 of Red Tape.
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part XI - Conservationism
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May 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
To many, the National Park System is our most treasured government asset. Read about Roosevelt's contribution to this system in Part 11 of Red Tape.
Read Part 10 of "Red Tape" for free on Substack. It is more important than ever to stay informed and understand how our nation's bureaucracy was formed and maintained.
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective.
Part X - The Apple Never Falls Far From the Tree
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May 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Read Part 10 of "Red Tape" for free on Substack. It is more important than ever to stay informed and understand how our nation's bureaucracy was formed and maintained.
Part Nine is out now!
Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective.
Part IX - If you want a larger empire, you need more bureaucrats
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May 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Part Nine is out now!
When you start your testimony by saying rumors and innuendo are your biggest problem, and then when asked for facts and data from even members of you’re own party you can’t produce, you’re not invoking much confidence.
Opinion | Could incompetence save the Republic?
VA Secretary Doug Collins testifies on Capitol Hill. It doesn’t go well.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
When you start your testimony by saying rumors and innuendo are your biggest problem, and then when asked for facts and data from even members of you’re own party you can’t produce, you’re not invoking much confidence.
Read a Side Story from Red Tape. It is free! All you have to do is subscribe.
Red Tape (A Side Story)
The Anthracite Coal Region
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May 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Our Navy has 11 fleet carriers over 1k feet in length. China (2) and Russia (1) have over 1k, and only 9 others are operated by other countries. This doesn’t count the 9 LHA/LHD we have. They cost 3 billion annually to operate & some argue shore-ship missiles make them irrelevant. Maybe cut here?
USS Truman aircraft carrier loses $56 million fighter jet after it rolls off ship into the Red Sea
USS Truman aircraft carrier loses $56 million fighter jet after it rolls off ship into the Red Sea
The jet – which cost about $56 million apiece – was being towed out of a hangar Monday on the USS Harry S. Truman when the tractor pulling it lost control.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Our Navy has 11 fleet carriers over 1k feet in length. China (2) and Russia (1) have over 1k, and only 9 others are operated by other countries. This doesn’t count the 9 LHA/LHD we have. They cost 3 billion annually to operate & some argue shore-ship missiles make them irrelevant. Maybe cut here?
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USS Truman aircraft carrier loses $56 million fighter jet after it rolls off ship into the Red Sea
USS Truman aircraft carrier loses $56 million fighter jet after it rolls off ship into the Red Sea
The jet – which cost about $56 million apiece – was being towed out of a hangar Monday on the USS Harry S. Truman when the tractor pulling it lost control.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
USS Truman aircraft carrier loses $56 million fighter jet after it rolls off ship into the Red Sea
The acceptance of Federal Unions has been a long road historically. The 1978 Civil Service Reform Act included Federal Labor Management Relations as its own Chapter within Title 5 U.S.C. It is important to understand why that law
Judge blocks Trump’s anti-union executive order
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman on Wednesday expressed skepticism that the president could legally strip two-thirds of the federal workforce of their collective bargaining rights.
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April 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The acceptance of Federal Unions has been a long road historically. The 1978 Civil Service Reform Act included Federal Labor Management Relations as its own Chapter within Title 5 U.S.C. It is important to understand why that law
Part VIII was posted last night. Read about Teddy Roosevelt’s precedent setting intervention into the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1903.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service and Bureaucracy from an Insider's Perspective
Part VIII - A Square Deal
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April 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Part VIII was posted last night. Read about Teddy Roosevelt’s precedent setting intervention into the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1903.
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The creation of Schedule F is an example of history repeating itself. Anyone who read Chapter 1 of "Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from Bureaucrat's Perspective" knows why.
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OPM proposes rule to formally revive Schedule F
The federal government’s dedicated HR agency estimates that 50,000 federal workers will be stripped of their civil service protections and become at-will employees.
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April 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The creation of Schedule F is an example of history repeating itself. Anyone who read Chapter 1 of "Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from Bureaucrat's Perspective" knows why.
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Part VII. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part VII - Labor Relations
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April 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Part VII. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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#GovernmentWorkers #CivilService #History
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Part VI (Start of Chapter 2). You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part VI - Dawn of the Progressive Era
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April 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Part VI (Start of Chapter 2). You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Part V. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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#GovernmentWorkers #CivilService #History
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part V - As a President Lays Dying, a Mediocre Phoenix Rises from the Ashes
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April 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Part V. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Part IV. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part IV - An Office or Your Life
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April 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Part IV. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
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Part III. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part III - "Sic Semper Tyrannis"
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April 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Part III. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Read Part II of my novel on substack. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
Part II - "The Dark Horse"
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April 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Read Part II of my novel on substack. You can enjoy a 10-minute slice of American Civil Service history every week.
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Red Tape - A History of the American Civil Service from a Bureaucrat's Perspective
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April 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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